Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Molecular Analyst Bioinformatician for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.
This position is onsite in Jacksonville, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1.
Job Overview:
Work with current staff to develop, maintain, and support production-grade bioinformatics workflows for Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS) data used in Newborn Screening (NBS) programs.
This role also requires hands-on bench laboratory experience, including wet lab techniques and running sequencing instruments, to support upstream laboratory processes and downstream bioinformatics analysis.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain bioinformatics workflows for next-generation sequencing data.
- Deploy bioinformatics pipelines locally and in cloud environments.
- Provide support to laboratory staff performing wet lab and bench lab sequencing procedures.
- Perform or assist with running sequencing instruments (Illumina or similar platforms).
- Support upstream molecular laboratory processes and downstream genomic data analysis.
- Troubleshoot issues in the sequencing and bioinformatics ecosystem.
- Manage genomic data lifecycle from creation through archival and restore.
- Develop, manage, and curate databases used in sequencing analysis.
- Train and support researchers in sequencing workflows and bioinformatics pipelines.
- Evaluate NGS analysis tools and generate production reports.
- Ensure compliance with CAP / CLIA laboratory standards.
- Implement and maintain data quality control and laboratory quality programs.
- Provide monthly status reports on development, sequencing workflow, and quality control.
- Attend approved trainings to maintain current knowledge of sequencing and bioinformatics technologies.
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience running next-generation sequencing (NGS) instruments is required.
- Experience working as a bench lab technician or wet lab technician in a molecular biology, genomics, or clinical laboratory.
- At least one year of experience performing sequencing analysis and/or sequencing workflows.
- Experience using Illumina or similar sequencing platforms strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting both laboratory sequencing work and bioinformatics analysis.
- Experience with sequencing analysis, preferably in Newborn Screening or clinical genomics.
- Programming experience in one or more of the following:
- Experience with genomic data analysis tools and sequencing pipelines.
- Familiarity with CLIA / CAP laboratory environments preferred.
- Must be eligible for Florida Laboratory License.
Education:
- Master of Science (MS) with at least two years of work/research experience in bioinformatics, molecular biology, biology, biochemistry or other related field OR Bachelor of Science (BS) with three or more years of work/research experience in bioinformatics, molecular biology, biology, biochemistry or another related field.
Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:
- A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
- A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
- A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 46-year track record of providing successful, innovative solutions for our government customers.
- A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
- Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
- the pre-employment testing protocol:
- background investigation
- drug screening
Our Employees:
- Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
- Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
- Professional Certification Incentive Plan
- Employee Referral Plan
- Technology Exposure
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Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.